NBA – Dark accusations against LeBron: “Players think he does that”

Par Joël Pütz | Journaliste sportif

LeBron James is a basketball legend, one of the NBA’s brightest stars… but that also means he regularly faces shameful accusations. The latest concerns his exceptional longevity on the court.

At this point, we’re sure LeBron James will make history again next season. 2025-26 will mark his 23rd year in the league, an all-time record that’s unlikely to be matched. At least not by performing as well as the Lakers forward, who once again averaged over 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists this season. Incredible production for a player who’s over 40 years old…

Ultra-disciplined off the court, the King pays close attention to his body to maintain such a high level of play. Rest, nutrition, recovery: nothing is left to chance, and this explains his longevity. But for his detractors (and there are many), the real secret behind all this is much less glorious. NBA analyst for Fox Sports, Rich Bucher, recently dropped a bombshell on the subject:

LeBron accused of taking banned products to maintain his body

I appreciate LeBron for what he’s done. I just don’t make the assumption that everyone wants to be him. And there’s also the nagging question about exactly how he’s maintained such extraordinary fitness at such a ripe age. Now, whether there’s any basis for the speculation, and I think you all know what I’m talking about. I’m not gonna voice it because I don’t have the means of backing it up.

But we all know what the speculation is out there. And I can assure you, there’s plenty of it privately by players and personnel in the league. Like, I’ve always thought, maybe it could be. And I’ve had players and coaches say things to me like they take it for granted. They take it—they assume it’s true… Look, it could be jealousy, it could just be wild speculation or gossip being presented as fact.

The message is clear: LBJ is accused of taking illicit drugs, or even doping, to stay strong in his forties. These are very serious allegations against one of the greatest players in history, but as Bucher admits, there is not a shred of evidence to support this claim. So, fans of the Chosen One responded curtly:

@heatjon : Imagine being so great and physically gifted that they think you’re juicing 😂😂 that’s why he’s the GOAT 🐐 cry 😂😂

@bstoper2318 : Youre telling me Bucher, a known Bron hater and Mj stan is saying unnamed people think something bad about Bron? And y’all soak it up is comical lol an old talking head protecting their goat mj again, nothing more than that